HELP does my baby girl have Marek's?

[seminolewind]

I've had 5 (my whole flock) die from Marek's and they all died somewhat differently, but none of them had that much energy. It usually started on one leg, where there was a limp, not both all wobbly like that. They often had swollen bellies and many of the other hallmarks (puffy eyes, white patches on eyes).

Sorry about all your birds dying. It seems pretty common to see a variety of symptoms, especially as they get older. I think it has to do with where in the body the virus attacks first. Maybe caused by different strains.

 

[Haunted55]

Sorry about all your birds dying. It seems pretty common to see a variety of symptoms, especially as they get older. I think it has to do with where in the body the virus attacks first. Maybe caused by different strains.

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[sonraychick]

I believe I lost most of my flock to Mercks also. Mine started out walking funny, off center, and would go down from there. They would not be able to walk straight, and were happy, but finally got to where they could not stand, they would fall over sideways. Before I figured it out, I tried to nurse one back to health, she would eat and drink when held up, and was happy, but never did recover. It's heartbreaking. I did not have any with the symptoms I saw with your bird, she seems balanced other than feet curled up. I'd go with nutritional needs. I would consider de-worming as worms could be robbing her of these. You could get her poo tested also to be sure. In the south worms can get bad fast in young birds. Not sure where your at. I find the need to keep my birds de-wormed several times a year, and every few months while they are young. I also give verm-x monthly, it's organic. Best wishes with your little gal there. Hope she recovers. Keep her isolated and watch the others closely. FYI FDA has ability to test for anything just about a chicken can have, there is no return from there though, so it would be a last resort if others start getting ill also. Anymore for the most part, I only buy birds from Murray McMurray hatchery direct and will have all of them vaccinated for Mercks and Cocciodisis. I do not want to ever again have to cull most of my flock.

 

[Haunted55]

I believe I lost most of my flock to Mercks also. Mine started out walking funny, off center, and would go down from there. They would not be able to walk straight, and were happy, but finally got to where they could not stand, they would fall over sideways. Before I figured it out, I tried to nurse one back to health, she would eat and drink when held up, and was happy, but never did recover. It's heartbreaking. I did not have any with the symptoms I saw with your bird, she seems balanced other than feet curled up. I'd go with nutritional needs. I would consider de-worming as worms could be robbing her of these. You could get her poo tested also to be sure. In the south worms can get bad fast in young birds. Not sure where your at. I find the need to keep my birds de-wormed several times a year, and every few months while they are young. I also give verm-x monthly, it's organic. Best wishes with your little gal there. Hope she recovers. Keep her isolated and watch the others closely. FYI FDA has ability to test for anything just about a chicken can have, there is no return from there though, so it would be a last resort if others start getting ill also. Anymore for the most part, I only buy birds from Murray McMurray hatchery direct and will have all of them vaccinated for Mercks and Cocciodisis. I do not want to ever again have to cull most of my flock.

I agree with you about McMurray! They vaccinate with all 3 for the Marek's, during high season. I also hear you about the culling, awful thing, that.

 

[stacieramey]

Thanks, she seemed to be standing on on foot this morning. I am going to leave work early to go get some more vitamins, I will also get some de-worming though her poo looks normal to me.

 

[seminolewind]

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[stacieramey]

Ugh, I am running out of things to do. Cali is not getting any better. She still eats and drinks fine, but cannot walk.

 

[Haunted55]

Ugh, I am running out of things to do. Cali is not getting any better. She still eats and drinks fine, but cannot walk.

Did you get the Super B Complex vitamins? What else have you tried?

 

[stacieramey]

Yes, she has been on those for three days now. I have given her poly-vi-sol, lots of sun, de- wormer, and electrolytes. I also work her legs and massage them every night to try to keep them moving.

 

[Haunted55]

Yes, she has been on those for three days now. I have given her poly-vi-sol, lots of sun, de- wormer, and electrolytes. I also work her legs and massage them every night to try to keep them moving.

Okay, I would stop the poly-vi-sol for now and just continue with the Super B. You've been giving it for 3 days now? I would use a whole tab in a gallon of water for another 3 and see if there is a change. Marek's doesn't normally show with the toe walking as your bird did in the video. This is a vitamin issue that causes that. For giggles, if you have any vitamin E in the house, try that as well, 400iu daily.